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Needleless vial access device

US5411499A · kind A · utility

209Cited by
12References
37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1991
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/197
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cannula assembly adapted to pierce a solid or unslit closure is disclosed and includes a blunt cannula and a piercing member held in cooperation with or contained within the flow channel of the cannula. Generally, the piercing member includes a tip capable of piercing an unslit stopper or closure and a means to temporarily retain the piercing member from the cannula and prevent inadvertent disengagement of the piercing member from the blunt cannula.

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